Movie: “Edward Scissorhands”
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
Practice Your Listening Comprehension
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Practice Your Reading Comprehension
“Edward Scissorhands” is a classic Tim Burton movie that Canadians all across the country watch most notably in November, as its dark humour and production so easily lend themselves to Halloween and its innocence and wintry setting match the atmosphere of Christmastime. As such, it is the perfect blend of both holidays, so it makes sense that many viewers naturally enjoy relaxing with the film in the in-between season.
STORY LINE
Johnny Depp expertly plays the titular role of the weird yet wonderfully charming Edward Scissorhands, a living science experiment who literally has scissors for hands, making it nearly impossible to interact with anyone without accidental violence. Consequently, he has been shunned by society for his entire life, forced to live alone in the isolated mansion of his deceased creator. However, Edward is given a new life when a curious Avon saleswoman finds him and adopts him as her own.
WHAT TO LEARN
By watching this movie, there are a variety of areas that an English learner can improve upon:
listening comprehension
American English language
various American English accents
body language in American culture
American culture of the 1960s and 1990s
vocabulary related to:
business
skincare
family
gossip
bullying
discrimination
rejection
acceptance
loneliness
love and romance
joy
servitude
much more!
Is there a particular activity or movie that you like to watch in between holidays? What is it about? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
